1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 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 1979 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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