1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1062 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.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Armada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |
