1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 945 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 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 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
