2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 482 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
