2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1987 Buick Estate

To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 523 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.

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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 BMW Z4 1987 Buick Estate
Make BMW Buick
Model Z4 Estate
Year Released 2007 1987
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 6598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 215 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 435 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1362 kg 1885 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 5510 mm
Vehicle Width 1310 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2950 mm