2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Accord 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 141 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (65 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 307 kg more than 2001 Honda Accord. 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, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
