1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 476 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | LeSabre | 420 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |