1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 1971 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 1998 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | LeSabre | Impala |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3100 mm |