2004 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 1981 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 730 | Electra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |