2006 BMW M6 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
