1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 21 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
