1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 901 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1987 Buick Estate 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. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1987 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Turbo | Estate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
