2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | LeSabre | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |