1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, both 1998 Buick LeSabre and 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (227 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 1998 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager has manual transmission. 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | LeSabre | Grand Voyager |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3040 mm |