1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 625 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
