1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 129 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1972 Nissan President 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 1972 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | President |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |