1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Daihatsu Sirion

To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion 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 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 43 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 816 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Sirion 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 2001 Daihatsu Sirion
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model LeSabre Sirion
Year Released 1990 2001
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 79.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 150 km/hour 179 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 37 L