2006 BMW 523 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 523 | Electra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4129 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |