1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1990 Ford RS 200 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 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 296 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
