2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Tundra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |