1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 28 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 210 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 612 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
