2006 BMW 745 vs. 1986 Buick Estate
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Buick Estate. 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1986 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 745 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2115 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
