1990 Buick Electra vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Electra | X3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
