2007 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M5 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
