2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 277 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2004 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
