1998 BMW 740 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 740 | Estate |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |