1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 274 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.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LeSabre | A6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2842 mm |
