2009 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 BMW 730. 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
