1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 187 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 750 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta 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 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
