1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire 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 82 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 886 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | LeSabre | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2110 mm |
