1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S 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.
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1980 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Buick | Scion |
Model | LeSabre | FR-S |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |