1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Daihatsu Feroza
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is newer by 11 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 465 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Feroza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
