1989 Buick Estate vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Estate | 335 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |