1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
