1994 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Audi A3.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 1994 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
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1994 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | LeSabre | A3 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2578 mm |