1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 27 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (162 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
