1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 118 |
Year Released | 1978 | 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 | 104 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |