1973 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Buick Electra
To start off, 1987 Buick Electra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1987 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Electra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
