1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 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 M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | 70 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2761 mm |
