1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Magnum would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 748 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Magnum has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum 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 | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | LeSabre | Magnum |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |