1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Today |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
