1970 Buick GS vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | GS | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
