2004 BMW 745 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 745 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1980 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 |
