1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 114 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | LeSabre | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |