1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 620 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
