2009 BMW 120 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
