2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 713 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2000 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | LeSabre | Savana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
