1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.
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. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Crown 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 | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |