1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 262 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Holden Brougham 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 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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