1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 22 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
