1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 5 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
