1977 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 BMW 520.
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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 520 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |