1992 BMW 545 vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 545 | Estate |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |