1979 BMW 633 vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 9 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, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 BMW 633.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 633 | GS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
