2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 309 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LeSabre | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
