1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick LeSabre (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
