2000 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 9 kg more than 2000 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
