1994 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 840 | GS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
