1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 118 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |