2008 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 530 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7468 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1608 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |