1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
