1992 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick LeSabre. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Quest |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
