1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Buick LeSabre and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 720 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1983 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1983 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LeSabre | Golf |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
