1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 6 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 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 40 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 630 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1987 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1987 Pontiac 1000 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 | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
