2007 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 38 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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 (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
