1974 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 560 kg more than 1974 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, 1982 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1982 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 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 |