1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 57 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, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 663 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | 70 | 125 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
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 | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 270 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 | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |