1969 Buick GS vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1970 TVR Vixen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS 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 143 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | GS | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
