1992 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 136 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1992 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
