2009 BMW 116 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 116 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
