2006 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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.
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2006 BMW 530 | 1967 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 530 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7048 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |