1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 228 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 118 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 51 L |
