1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 356 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2601 mm |
