2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 9 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, 2013 Audi A6 (414 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 266 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 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (549 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | LeSabre | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
