1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 31 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 507 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | LeSabre | Ram |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3569 mm |