1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort D8.
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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort D8 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 | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | LeSabre | D8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
