1983 Buick Electra vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Electra | 530 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |