1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1984 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 306 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2800 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1984 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 2800 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
