1987 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 750 | GS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
