1979 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal.
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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |