1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 8 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, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 330 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
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) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Fiero has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
