1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 141 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |
