1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1987 Zastava Yugo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre 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 34 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 646 kg more than 1987 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Zastava Yugo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1987 Zastava Yugo has manual transmission. 1987 Zastava Yugo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
Make | Buick | Zastava |
Model | LeSabre | Yugo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1372 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |