1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2002 Toyota Allion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Allion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
