2008 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 40 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, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 650 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
