1995 BMW CLS vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | CLS | Estate |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
