1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 32 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, 2013 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 226 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
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, 2013 Acura TSX, 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | LeSabre | TSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2708 mm |
