2007 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 53 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, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | 70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
