1985 BMW 333 vs. 1987 Buick Estate

To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 333. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 333 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 383 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.

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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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