1977 Buick Electra vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 34 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, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 520 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
