1980 Buick Electra vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 30 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | X6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
