1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 275 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 208.
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 (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 208 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 | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 208 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |