1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1990 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
