2000 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 316 | GS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
