2006 BMW 130 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 52 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, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 130 | 70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |