1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 944 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 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 944 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
