1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 1 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
