1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick LeSabre would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1996 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
