2006 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1977 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
