2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2001 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. Both 2001 Buick LeSabre and 1996 Oldsmobile SS are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
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, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LeSabre | SS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
