1980 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 2 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | Electra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |