2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | LeSabre | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |