1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1132 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
