1998 BMW 323 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 323 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 323 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
