1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 596 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |
