1980 Buick Estate vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2004 BMW 316 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 316 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |