1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 286 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix.

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.

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1976 Buick LeSabre 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
Make Buick Pontiac
Model LeSabre Grand Prix
Year Released 1976 1979
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5730 cc 4954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 69 L