1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1996 Buick LeSabre and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1996 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
