1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 630 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | Lancia 037 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
