1983 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 675 kg more than 1983 BMW 320. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 320. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 320. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1725 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 |
