1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 1982 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Crown |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |