1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 36 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 564 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2012 BMW 760 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 760 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |