1969 Buick GS vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 43 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | GS | 650 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
