2009 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 41 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, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M3 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 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 | 1525 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |