1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Condor |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |