2000 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 122 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2000 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
