1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, both 1995 Buick LeSabre and 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick LeSabre 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
Make Buick Pontiac
Model LeSabre Grand Prix
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3135 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 169 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 76 L


 

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