1976 BMW 630 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 334 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 630 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
