2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 5 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 43 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 SsangYong Stavic 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, 2007 SsangYong Stavic 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, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | LeSabre | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
