1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 121 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 604 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 604 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | LeSabre | 604 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |