1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1999 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. Both 1999 Buick LeSabre and 1988 Toyota Lexcen are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 287 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
