2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Nissan Primera 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 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick LeSabre 2005 Nissan Primera
Make Buick Nissan
Model LeSabre Primera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 62 L


 

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