1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 25 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |