1987 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 528 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 BMW 320 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |