1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 13 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Journey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
