1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 840 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera 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 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Civic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
