2008 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 2008 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
