1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 528 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
