Buick Century vs. Buick LeSabre
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Highlights
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$22,040
Starting MSRP
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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175 hp
Horsepower
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205 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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6
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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175 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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195 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.1L/191
Displacement
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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10 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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195 in
Length, Overall
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200 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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109 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,342 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,567 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?
The 2005 Buick Century and the 2005 Buick LeSabre are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?
The 2005 Buick Century and the 2005 Buick LeSabre both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?
The 2005 Buick Century is cheaper than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $26,725 starting MSRP.
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