1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 464 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.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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 X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | X6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
