1979 Buick Electra vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, 2004 BMW Z4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW Z4 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 429 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | Z4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |