1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva. 1993 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2012 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2012 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | LeSabre | Niva |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |