1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 976 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1950 Maserati 4CLT has manual transmission. 1950 Maserati 4CLT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Buick LeSabre | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | LeSabre | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |