1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 790 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Naked |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
