1965 Buick Electra vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 BMW 740.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Electra | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
