1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 22 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. Both 1983 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Chevrolet Lumina are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 13 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre.

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