1979 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1986 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick LeSabre (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1986 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
