1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 880 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Today |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |