1971 Buick GS vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | GS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
