1994 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 1994 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1994 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1994 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 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 | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |