1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 1999 Buick LeSabre and 1999 Nissan Xterra 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 63 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1999 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra 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 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (274 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Xterra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |