1969 Buick GS vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 34 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Because 1969 Buick GS 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 1969 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire, 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | GS | Inspire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
