1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 236 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |