2007 BMW 740 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2007 BMW 740 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 740 1968 Buick Riviera
Make BMW Buick
Model 740 Riviera
Year Released 2007 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1965 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 75 L


 

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