1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1977 Buick LeSabre and 1977 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Volvo 260.
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 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 260 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 260 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
