1980 Buick Electra vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 31 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | 520 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |