1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 248 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | LeSabre | 300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3052 mm |
