1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre. 1977 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. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1630 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 |
