1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
