1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 780 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Daihatsu Naked, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | LeSabre | Naked |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
