1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 469 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 275 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 | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
