2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2009 Honda Accord 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 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
