2008 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6571 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
