1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 76 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Avanti | Buick |
Model | Avanti | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |