1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 24 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 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | XLR |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
