1984 Buick Estate vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 2000 BMW 320 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 320 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |