2002 BMW 760 vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 760 | Estate |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |