2000 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 11 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2000 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LeSabre. 2000 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | LeSabre | 159 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
