2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 209 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. 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, 2004 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Legend |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
