1992 BMW 540 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 73 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 540 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 151 L |
