1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 706 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Turbo | Electra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
