2003 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2003 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Outback (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 7 kg more than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Because 2000 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback 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, 2003 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Outback. (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Outback |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
