1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 577 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.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |