1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 33 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, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 27 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M.
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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | LeSabre | M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
