1995 BMW S3 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 26 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, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.
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) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | S3 | GS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
