2009 BMW 335 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 294 kg more 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1965 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. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 335 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 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 | 1602 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
