1992 BMW 538 vs. 1979 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1979 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 538 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
