1999 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 18 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, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 330 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |