1987 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 18 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 37 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 582 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | GS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
