1995 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Buick GS
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 237 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1971 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | GS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
