1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2005 Isuzu KB 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu KB (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu KB should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu KB weights approximately 154 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.
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, 2005 Isuzu KB (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu KB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | LeSabre | KB |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2998 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
