1980 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 BMW 628. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 628 | GS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
