1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 126 kg more than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
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 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
