1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 28 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 59 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Wildcat | X5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2933 mm |
