1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 42 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | LeSabre | Impala |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |