1994 BMW 854 vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 4 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 224 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.
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 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 854 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |