1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 21 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. Both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 2011 Hyundai Veracruz are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 279 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.
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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
