1970 Buick GS vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 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 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | GS | 335 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
