1971 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 645 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
