1981 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 1982 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1982 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
