1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 145. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 Volvo 145. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 145 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
