1953 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | 40 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2630 mm |
