1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
