1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 18 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 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
