1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 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, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 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 325 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 70 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2770 mm |
