1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 27 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (200 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1976 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
