1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1153 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 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
