1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 438 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit.
Because 1978 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 1978 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Fit |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2499 mm |