1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 7 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 28 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 316 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture. 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, 1997 Toyota Venture, 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Venture 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 | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Venture |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |