2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Hyundai XG 350
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai XG 350 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 11 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai XG 350. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 132 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai XG 350. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai XG 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Hyundai XG 350 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | XG 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
