1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1990 Renault 21 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 (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 521 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. 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 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1990 Renault 21 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 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | 21 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
