1992 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 BMW M3.
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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
