1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 23 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 939 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 2013 BMW X6 M 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, 2013 BMW X6 M 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, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | X6 M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
