1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 490 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Ram |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
