1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2002 Infiniti FX is newer by 22 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, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti FX weights approximately 256 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, 2002 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | LeSabre | FX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
