1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 815 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | LeSabre | Yukon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1954 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |