1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 24 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio, 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
