2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 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, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Z4 | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 176 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
