1992 BMW 332 vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1977 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 332 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
