1967 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1967 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1967 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini GT. 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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini GT | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Buick |
| Model | GT | GS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
