1997 BMW 850 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
