1987 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 587 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
