1971 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 Buick LeSabre is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 520 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, 1992 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
