2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
