2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (330 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
