1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick LeSabre would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 660 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. 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, 1986 Ford Orion, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1986 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Orion |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
