2007 BMW 523 vs. 1983 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1983 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 523 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |