1987 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick LeSabre (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
