1976 BMW 628 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | Estate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |