1978 BMW 725 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 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 187 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 725 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2930 mm |