1974 BMW 3 vs. 1982 Buick Estate
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 452 kg more than 1974 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1982 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 3 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
