1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 990 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |
