2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2004 Buick LeSabre and 2004 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 267 kg more than 2004 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2004 Ascari KZ1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Buick | Ascari |
Model | LeSabre | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2636 mm |