2000 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 BMW 320.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
