1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
