1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1999 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 735 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | LeSabre | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2920 mm |
