2007 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. 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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1981 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 335 | Electra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1720 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |