1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 35 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, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 494 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea.
Because 1976 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | LeSabre | Altea |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |