1983 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | Electra |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |