1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 391 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | LeSabre | Boxster |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |