2005 BMW M6 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2005 BMW M6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
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, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M6 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
