1954 Buick 70 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Buick 70 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 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | 70 | Civic |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |