1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
