1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 276 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Because 1990 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Prius |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |