1978 BMW B7 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | B7 | GS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
