2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | LeSabre | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
