1992 BMW 540 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 12 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 220 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 540 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
