1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Buick | Scion |
Model | LeSabre | FR-S |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |