1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Renault Helem

To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 17 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, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 387 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Helem weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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 (279 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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.

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