1995 Acura NSX vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 133 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
