2007 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 39 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, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 550 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
