1996 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 545 | Electra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |