2005 BMW 630 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 36 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, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 BMW 630.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 630 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 630 | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
