1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
