1995 BMW 528 vs. 1982 Buick Estate
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 BMW 528.
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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1982 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 528 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
