1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Eagle Talon

To start off, both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1990 Eagle Talon were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 426 kg more than 1990 Eagle Talon.

Because 1990 Buick LeSabre 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 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon, 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Buick LeSabre 1990 Eagle Talon
Make Buick Eagle
Model LeSabre Talon
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2480 mm


 

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