1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 675 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | 9 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
