1977 Buick Electra vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2005 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 545 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
