1980 Buick Electra vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 555 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1983 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 325 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
