2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 810 kg more than 2001 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
