2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 247 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 1995 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
