2007 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
