1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
