1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 606 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Turbo | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |