1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 301 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 (271 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | LeSabre | Sumo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2425 mm |