1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 238 kg more than 1982 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LeSabre | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
