2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 7 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 69 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
