1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LeSabre | Compass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 223 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 | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
