1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 24 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, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
