2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Z4 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
