1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 30 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1161 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | LeSabre | Navigator |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2741 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1989 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |