1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 22 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 49 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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | LeSabre | Equinox |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 71 L |