2005 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Buick Estate
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1985 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
