1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 941 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Centurion 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 1974 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Centurion | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |