1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1981 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1981 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
