1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 6 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | F355 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
