1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, both 1999 Buick LeSabre and 1999 Lexus GS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus GS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 940 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1999 Lexus GS (420 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | LeSabre | GS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 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 | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
