2007 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre

To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 26 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, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.

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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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