2003 Acura NSX vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2003 Acura NSX is newer by 26 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 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 210 kg more than 2003 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura NSX | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | NSX | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |