2001 BMW 745 vs. 1985 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1985 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1985 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 745 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2950 mm |
