1991 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1991 Buick LeSabre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 575 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 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, 1991 Buick LeSabre (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 1991 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Prairie |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |