1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 590 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
