1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 386 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 3.3 | Estate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |