2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
