1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 11 kg more than 1961 Bristol 407.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 407 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
