1990 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 12 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, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M3 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |