1951 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 355 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
