1959 BMW 700 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4127 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3030 mm |
