2009 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 120 | Electra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |