1996 BMW 528 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1996 BMW 528. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 528 | 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
