1974 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 855 kg more than 1974 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1982 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Estate |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
