2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 668 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
