1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 36 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 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Venza |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |