1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 510 kg more than 1988 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |