1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 15 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 739 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 516 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotec C 1000 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | Lotec |
| Model | LeSabre | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
