1991 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 235 kg more than 1991 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1991 Buick LeSabre (299 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1991 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | Protege |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
