1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 774 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark 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 1970 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Skylark | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |