1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 668 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit.
Because 1981 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Fit |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2499 mm |
