2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 891 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 430 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |