2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2002 Buick LeSabre and 2002 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 147 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60. 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, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | S60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
