1985 Buick Estate vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 316 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |