1988 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 316 | Electra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |