1978 Buick Electra vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 490 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 528 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2275 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 |