2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 907 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2002 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Today |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |