1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 23 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | LeSabre | Corniche |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |