1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 251 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | LeSabre | 944 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |