1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 DAF 66
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 DAF 66 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 770 kg more than 1975 DAF 66. 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1975 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | LeSabre | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
