1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1994 Lancia Thema 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, 1994 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 137 kg more than 1994 Lancia Thema.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | LeSabre | Thema |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
