2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2001 Buick LeSabre and 2001 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Kia Magentis. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Kia Magentis. 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, 2001 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
