1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 29 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, 2010 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2010 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LeSabre | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2499 mm |
