1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 6 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | LeSabre | Caprice |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |