1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 666 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1602 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
