1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1992 Nissan Presea is newer by 11 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Presea. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 810 kg more than 1992 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Presea. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Presea 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 | 1992 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Presea |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
