1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
