1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 26 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 706 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
