2004 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1990 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
