1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 33 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, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 174 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LeSabre | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2103 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
