1980 BMW M1 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1980 BMW M1 and 1980 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 274 kg more than 1980 BMW M1.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M1 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M1 | Electra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |