1977 BMW 728 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 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 44 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 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 728 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 728 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
