1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 8 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, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 31 kg more than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
