1998 Buick Century vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1998 Buick Century is newer by 8 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, 1998 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 136 kg more than 1998 Buick Century.
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, 1998 Buick Century, 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 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 | 1520 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
