1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 725 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
