2001 BMW Compact vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Compact | Estate |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
