2005 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1987 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Estate |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |