1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 BMW 116.
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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 116 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
