1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 14 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, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 555 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
