2005 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 2005 Acura TSX and 2005 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX. 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TSX | 2005 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | TSX | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 312 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |