1978 Buick Estate vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Estate | X5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
