1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 489 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
