1990 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 705 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 316 | Electra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |