2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 418 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | LeSabre | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
