1988 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 20 kg more than 1988 BMW 520.
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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 520 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |