1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 12 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 71 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1213 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
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 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | Viano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
