1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1977 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
