1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 34 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | LeSabre | CTS |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |