2003 BMW 760 vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 2003 BMW 760 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 760 | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 760 | Estate |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |