1987 Buick Estate vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 BMW 730.
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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1995 BMW 730 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 730 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |