1978 BMW B7 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | B7 | GS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
