1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 264 kg more than 1985 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | LeSabre | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 102 L |
