2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
