1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 600 kg more than 1997 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick LeSabre. 1997 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LeSabre | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |