1994 BMW 740 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 108 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 740 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |