1978 BMW M1 vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 1978 BMW M1 and 1978 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M1 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
