1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 549 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Carina 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 1971 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
