1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 35 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 908 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LeSabre | LR4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |