1982 Buick Electra vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 165 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | 120 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |
