2007 BMW 118 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 118 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
