1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 28 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1984 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | NV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |
