1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 660 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 1988 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
