1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 34 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 120 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
