1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor 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 (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (271 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Meteor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 121 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |