1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LeSabre | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
