1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 435 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move.
Because 1985 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 1985 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move, 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 (251 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. (171 Nm). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. 1985 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | LeSabre | Gran Move |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 171 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1155 kg |