1953 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 40 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2330 mm |