1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 334 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 118 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |