2005 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 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, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 745 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 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 |
