2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 216 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.
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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |