2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 6 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500. 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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
