1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo.
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 Seat Exeo, 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2642 mm |
