1999 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 23 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, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 236 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca 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:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
