2003 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Buick LeSabre and 2003 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 192 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
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, 2003 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick LeSabre. 2003 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
