2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 3 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 130 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
