1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1992 Eagle Summit is newer by 14 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, 1992 Eagle Summit (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Because 1978 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Summit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | Buick | Eagle |
| Model | LeSabre | Summit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
