2004 BMW 120 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 27 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, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
