1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 27 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | LeSabre | 300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
