1980 Buick Estate vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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, 2008 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 530 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |