1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 1999 Honda Capa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 576 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Capa, 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Capa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
