1969 Buick GS vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | GS | 330 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
