1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 31 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | Z4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2497 mm |