1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 27 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick LeSabre. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 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 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Buick | Ascari |
| Model | LeSabre | A10 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2636 mm |
