1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1797 cc |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 274 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |