1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 31 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 644 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Patrol |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 135 L |