1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 40 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
