1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 183 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
