1974 Buick GS vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 325 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 1974 Buick GS 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 GS. 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | GS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
