1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1980 Lada S
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada S would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Lada S.
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. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada S has manual transmission. 1980 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 1980 Lada S | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | LeSabre | S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
