1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 610 kg more than 1977 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Stratos. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | LeSabre | Stratos |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |