1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Toyota Previa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick LeSabre (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1989 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Previa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
