1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 8 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 412 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 (435 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 260 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |