1968 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 498 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1968 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1979 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | 100 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
