1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1981 Buick LeSabre and 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 930 kg more than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LeSabre | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
