1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 BMW 316.
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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 316 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |