1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1123 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | LeSabre | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1566 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3320 mm |
