1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 587 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1500 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1500 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
