1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 20 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, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 45 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
