2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 168 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2004 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Villager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
