1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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, 2002 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1976 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Accord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
