2001 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 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 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 14 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2001 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
