1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 32 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 16 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Durango |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
