1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 125 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |