1951 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1951 Buick 40 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 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |