1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2004 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick LeSabre would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 80 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2880 mm |
