1963 BMW 700 vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 990 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 700 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
