2007 BMW 130 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
