2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
