1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 366 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Guara 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 1993 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | LeSabre | Guara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
