1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Fiat Tempra
To start off, both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1990 Fiat Tempra were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 401 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (130 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1990 Fiat Tempra | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | Tempra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
