1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. Both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1993 Holden Commodore are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 78 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Because 1993 Holden Commodore 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 1993 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1993 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1993 Holden Commodore 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 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | LeSabre | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |