1981 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Buick GS
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 42 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1971 Buick GS | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 745 | GS |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |