2009 BMW 335 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 335 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 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 | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |