1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1981 Buick LeSabre and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
