1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 26 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
