1987 Buick Electra vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | X5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2933 mm |
