1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
