1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 473 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1273 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
