1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 25 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 19 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | Catera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
