1954 Buick 70 vs. 2007 BMW 630
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2007 BMW 630.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2007 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 70 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2790 mm |
