2001 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 11 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 171 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |