2005 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 740 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |