1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 23 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
