1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |