1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 29 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 370 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
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 (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio 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 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
