1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Lexus SC
To start off, 2002 Lexus SC 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 4,291 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus SC (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus SC weights approximately 160 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 Lexus SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | LeSabre | SC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
