1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass 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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 168 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | LeSabre | Compass |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
