1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 837 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800. 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 1978 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1800 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1771 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
