1979 Buick Electra vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | 525 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1680 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 |