1992 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Buick GS
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 21 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, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1971 Buick GS | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | GS |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 394 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |