1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | LeSabre | Brabus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 999 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 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 Length | 5550 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
