1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 618 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LeSabre | Defender |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |