2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2002 Buick LeSabre and 2002 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80 (381 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 381 Nm |
| 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 | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
