1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1978 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1970 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1970 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 595 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
