1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 656 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick LeSabre 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 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sunny 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 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Sunny |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |