2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (280 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 246 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 2005 Infiniti FX 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 2005 Infiniti FX. 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, 2005 Infiniti FX (366 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | LeSabre | FX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |