1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 32 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 291 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Cube |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
