1988 Buick Estate vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Estate | 740 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
