1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 19 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | GTO |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
