1981 Buick Estate vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 335 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |