1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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. Both 1978 Buick LeSabre and 1991 Holden Commodore are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 280 kg more than 1991 Holden Commodore.
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, 1991 Holden Commodore (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1991 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1991 Holden Commodore 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | LeSabre | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |