2006 BMW 130 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
