1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1999 Buick LeSabre and 1999 Nissan Serena 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 Buick LeSabre (205 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Serena. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena 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, 1999 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Serena |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
