1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Coupe | 70 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3230 mm |
