1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 449 kg more than 1997 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 202 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1939 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 | 68 L | 76 L |