1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 270 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 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | LeSabre | Panamera |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |