1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Opel Calibra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 396 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
