2007 BMW 120 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
