1999 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
