1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
