1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 171 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.
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, 2000 Cadillac Seville, 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | Seville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1827 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
