1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Honda Civic

To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.

Because 1968 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 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1988 Honda Civic
Make Buick Honda
Model Riviera Civic
Year Released 1968 1988
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
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 Length 5370 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm


 

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