2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 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 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 68 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| 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 | 1617 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
