2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 714 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger 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 2007 Dodge Charger. 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 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
