1997 BMW 850 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 43 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 850 | 70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
