1976 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
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 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |