2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. 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 141 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 371 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
