1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Toyota Model F. 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Model F |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |