1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 665 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
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 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. 1985 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 Vauxhall Viva has manual transmission. 1968 Vauxhall Viva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | LeSabre | Viva |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
