1986 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 204 kg more than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet.
Because 1987 Venturi Cabriolet 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 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | LeSabre | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
