1986 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 57 kg more than 1986 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Supra 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 1988 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick LeSabre | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Supra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
