1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1985 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick LeSabre 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 1985 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Camry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
