1973 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1985 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
