2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Mazda AZ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 869 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda AZ 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, 2005 Mazda AZ 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | AZ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2260 mm |
