1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 535 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
