1976 Buick Electra vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 372 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
