1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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, 2002 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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, 1988 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
