1988 BMW 524 vs. 1981 Buick Electra
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 337 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 524 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 524 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1981 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 524 | Electra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |