1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick LeSabre | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | M6 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2851 mm |