1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 615 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
