1973 BMW 3 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 405 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 3 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
