1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 439 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
