1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 19 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, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
