1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 397 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru BRZ has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru BRZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
