1969 Buick GS vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | GS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
