1958 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 600 | GS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2860 mm |
