1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 18 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 673 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | LeSabre | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
