1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, both 1998 Buick LeSabre and 1998 Hyundai Coupe 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 91 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. 1998 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1998 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1998 Hyundai Coupe 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
