2000 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2000 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 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, 2000 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 118 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 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, 2000 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |
