1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 24 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
