1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1978 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
