1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 2004. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 2004 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 BMW 2004. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 2004. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 BMW 2004. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 2004. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 2004.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 2004 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
