1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Buick LeSabre. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
