1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 10 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | LeSabre | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
