1988 BMW M5 vs. 1988 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1988 BMW M5 and 1988 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 BMW M5 | 1988 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M5 | Electra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |