1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1063 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 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Fleetwood | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2630 mm |
