1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 13 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Spider |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
