2003 Buick Century vs. 1993 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2003 Buick Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.
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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Century | 1993 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
