1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Buick LeSabre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 1981 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
