2006 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 30 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
