2009 BMW 650 vs. 1988 Buick Estate
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1988 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 650 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |
