1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 1995 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 14 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, 1995 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 Dodge Intrepid.
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, 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
