1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |