1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, both 1997 Buick LeSabre and 1997 Xedos 6 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Xedos 6. 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Buick | Xedos |
Model | LeSabre | 6 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2620 mm |