1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 196 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |