2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 6 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, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | LeSabre | A6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |