1972 BMW 3 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 316 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 3 | Electra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |