1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 4 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. 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 69 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 306 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Tempo 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.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Tempo |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |