1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
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 Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 95 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 685 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. 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 (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
