1989 Buick Estate vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 2009 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Estate | 530 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
