1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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 Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Wildcat | 740 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3211 mm |
