1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 730 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW Z1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW Z1 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Z1 | Estate |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |