2007 BMW 120 vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
