1981 Buick Electra vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 42 kg more than 2012 BMW 135.
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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | 135 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |