1994 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Honda NSX

To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1994 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX.

Because 2003 Honda NSX 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 2003 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1994 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Buick LeSabre 2003 Honda NSX
Make Buick Honda
Model LeSabre NSX
Year Released 1994 2003
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3791 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 168 HP 249 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 287 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 70 L