1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 282 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LeSabre | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1404 mm |
