1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |