1952 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1952 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 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1785 mm |
