1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 914 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |