1985 BMW M6 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 2 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, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 BMW M6.
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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
