1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 591 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Vega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
