1987 BMW 750 vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre

To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1990 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.

Compare all specifications:

1987 BMW 750 1990 Buick LeSabre
Make BMW Buick
Model 750 LeSabre
Year Released 1987 1990
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 296 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86.4 mm
Top Speed 242 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1656 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 95 L


 

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