1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 407 is newer by 16 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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 164 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 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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | LeSabre | 407 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2945 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 | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
