1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1983 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 300 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | LeSabre | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
