1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1963 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 676 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1963 Vauxhall VX4 has manual transmission. 1963 Vauxhall VX4 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.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 1963 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | LeSabre | VX4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |