2004 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
