1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 30 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 52 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | CTS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
