1982 BMW 318 vs. 1982 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1982 BMW 318 and 1982 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 BMW 318 | 1982 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Electra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |