2009 BMW 630 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 217 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 630 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
