1996 BMW 540 vs. 1983 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1983 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1983 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 540 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
