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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 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 | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
