1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 405 kg more than 1995 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
