1984 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 1984 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1977 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Estate |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |