2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 489 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda 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, 2012 Fiat Panda 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 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
