1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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, 2010 Lexus IS (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | LeSabre | IS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
