1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | LeSabre | Bora |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |