1978 BMW 628 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 628.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 151 L |