2007 BMW 550 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 550 | Estate |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5735 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |