1976 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 631 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
