1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 184 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | LeSabre | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |