1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2004 Saturn Relay is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick LeSabre would be higher. 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 8 more horse power than 2004 Saturn Relay. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn Relay.
Because 2004 Saturn Relay 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, 2004 Saturn Relay 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn Relay. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | LeSabre | Relay |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
