1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 327 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |