1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3111 is newer by 20 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, 2001 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 GAZ 3111.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2001 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Buick | GAZ |
| Model | LeSabre | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
