1989 Buick Estate vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 23 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, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 BMW 123.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 123 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |