1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 514 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | LeSabre | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |