2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Buick LeSabre

To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 238 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick Rendezvous 2001 Buick LeSabre
Make Buick Buick
Model Rendezvous LeSabre
Year Released 2006 2001
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3489 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1858 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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