2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 98 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
