1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1993 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |