2005 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 371 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
