1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 56 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | LeSabre | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
