2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 329 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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | LeSabre | Relay |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
