1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2005 TVR Tuscan is newer by 25 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, 2005 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2005 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | LeSabre | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
