1988 BMW 520 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 520 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
