1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Dodge Sprinter 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
