1996 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | GS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
